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June 4, 2026

On 12 March, the United States Department of Treasury issued Russian-related General License 134, reversing sanctions of Russian oil imports for a 30-day period. Even though it may seem to provide some relief to global fuel shortages, it undermines broader efforts of international diplomacy, potentially worsening the conflict.

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May 29, 2026

In the beginning of 2026,  Zara Larsson’s 2016 hit ‘Lush Life’ re-entered the music charts and Tiktok searches for 2016 surged by 452% (Souza 2026). A 2016 revival was happening and although the supposed bringback of the Snapchat dog filter might have been ironic, the nostalgia associated with a seemingly simpler time was not.

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May 22, 2026

Why Australia’s energy-shock inflation debate is only the surface of a deeper monetary policy challenge across the Pacific.

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May 15, 2026

Financial illiteracy is a global crisis, but research consistently shows that its consequences fall disproportionately and more severely on women....

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May 12, 2026

Foreign aid has been poured into the developing world for decades, but poverty persists. What are we doing wrong; not giving enough, giving too much, or maybe giving it in the wrong way? This article explores the economics behind one of the most debated questions in development economics.

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May 8, 2026

Foreign aid has been poured into the developing world for decades, but poverty persists. What are we doing wrong; not giving enough, giving too much, or maybe giving it in the wrong way? This article explores the economics behind one of the most debated questions in development economics.

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May 1, 2026

The fear of never owning a home runs rife among the Australian youth of this generation, with the older generation...

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April 28, 2026

As malatang stores take over the streets of busy cities, have you ever wondered why it has become so popular? Have you ever thought about how you should open up a store yourself so you can always have a nice bowl whenever you feel like it? You’re not alone. 

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April 24, 2026

This article analyses how current and proposed Capital Gains Tax (CGT) policies may influence wealth-building pathways for university students and recent graduates, particularly through housing-market incentives and early-career financial constraints.

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April 17, 2026

This article aims to break down the true costs involved with travelling, reveal all the hidden economical expenses that may...

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